HR 3588
113th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality
Water use and supply
Community Fire Safety Act of 2013
Introduced: November 21, 2013
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Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2013
Became Public Law No: 113-64.
Dec 20, 2013
Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2013
Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2013
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2013
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8899-8900)
Dec 17, 2013
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8899-8900)
Dec 9, 2013
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 2, 2013
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 613). (text: CR H7371-7372)
Dec 2, 2013
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 613).(text: CR H7371-7372)
Dec 2, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7374)
Dec 2, 2013
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 2, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3588.
Dec 2, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7371-7373)
Dec 2, 2013
Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 21, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 21, 2013
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2013 | House · vote #613 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 384–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.
Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 113-64.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1